CVE-2022-38619

SmartVista SVFE2 v2.2.22 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the UserForm:j_id90 parameter at /SVFE2/pages/feegroups/mcc_group.jsf

Critical · published September 20, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
60.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky SQL injection is hiding in the UserForm:j_id90 parameter of SmartVista SVFE2 v2.2.22! Attackers could exploit this vulnerability with just a crafted input, and it could lead to devastating consequences. 🔥 Imagine if a restaurant’s order system allowed anyone to change their meal without any checks—an unwatched chef could whip up just about anything! This SQL injection vulnerability works similarly, letting attackers manipulate your database as they please. An attacker could unleash chaos by altering or extracting sensitive data, possibly even compromising the entire application. This is an absolute nightmare scenario for any organization, as it could lead to data breaches, financial loss, and a damaged reputation.

Put simply

Imagine if a restaurant’s order system allowed anyone to change their meal without any checks—an unwatched chef could whip up just about anything! This SQL injection vulnerability works similarly, letting attackers manipulate your database as they please. In this case, the SQL injection occurs through the UserForm:j_id90 parameter at /SVFE2/pages/feegroups/mcc_group.jsf, allowing unauthorized access to your database by injecting malicious SQL statements.

What to do

An attacker could unleash chaos by altering or extracting sensitive data, possibly even compromising the entire application. This is an absolute nightmare scenario for any organization, as it could lead to data breaches, financial loss, and a damaged reputation. To protect yourself, update to SmartVista SVFE2 version 2.2.23 or later immediately. Additionally, implement input validation and parameterized queries in your application to thwart future injections. You’ve got this! With these steps, you’ll be on your way to fortifying your defenses and stopping those attackers in their tracks! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00922 · 60.0th percentile
Published
2022-09-20T23:59Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 SEP 23:59Z
    SmartVista SVFE2 v2.2.22 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the UserForm:j_id90 parameter at /SVFE2/pages/feegroups/mcc_group.jsf
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